Defective product

Defective products are those that cause injury to a person. The improper designs or improper manufacturing techniques in making the product result in a defective product. The degree of inherent problems with the product is generally increased if there is a defective design, since all of the products manufactured will have this characteristic. On the other hand, if there is a problem with the manufacturing process, not all the products may be defective, but liability can result from negligently manufacturing the product.

The term "Product" covers a variety of things: Food, drugs, appliances, vehicles, medical devices, tobacco, blue prints, utilities, property, etc. And there are three ways a product can fit the legal definition of being "defective." There can be:

o Design defects (flaws in a product's initial design)
o Manufacturing defects (flaws in the making of a product)
o Marketing defects (flaws in a product's accompanying instructions, packaging, or warnings).

While any product which causes reasonably avoidable injury can be labeled "defective," historically, the most common defective products are: Automobiles and automobile-related products; foods which are purchased (from grocery stores, fast food outlets, etc); medicines (both pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter); medical devices; cosmetics, baby and children items (strollers, cribs, toys, swings, bikes, etc.); recreational products.

If you or a loved one has been injured because of a defective product, you should contact us at the earliest opportunity to protect your right of recovery and schedule a free consultation today.